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VO61 FOU

2011 Hyundai I40

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,539 mi
Last recorded149,539 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Hyundai I4082,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 FOU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 149,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,826 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 134,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,382 miles

Nearside front wiper torn slightly

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brakes sticking slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2014 36,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front wiper torn slightly

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brakes sticking slightly.

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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VO61 FOU is a 2011 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO61 FOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO61 FOU is a 2011 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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